250 Testa Rossa Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 I really wish I could participate with my build of the Gurney/Johnson Cobra but that build is already started, and I'm doing the restored version of the car, which was painted in its Daytona livery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted August 31, 2022 Author Share Posted August 31, 2022 Rats - Alot of Cobra builds will focus on cars that competed in their championship season - when you are done with your current project - consider using that left over paint for a curbside build of one of the ‘64 Sebring Cobras … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted August 31, 2022 Author Share Posted August 31, 2022 Keystone-models.com an on line seller fr Japan that I've purchased stuff from - has a few older MFH kits that may still be in his stock and one of those is the Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ - Sebring 64 entries were numbers 53 and 55 no asking anyone to break their hobby budget for the sake of this thread ... just sayin ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Chernosky Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 2 hours ago, absmiami said: that's almost IT - just a few details off - is this one of your builds, or a diecast - and is it 24th or 18th??? I'm looking at the tires and thinking it's a diecast ... Andy....that is one of my builds. It was done using the recently released Revell of Germany FIA Cobra kit. I changed up the decals and a few other bits but it is mostly kit stock. It was featured here: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/162960-fia-289-cobra/#comment-2425584. I am in a quandry. I have two models already built that would qualify and only require a few changes. I feel like it is cheating so guess what I did...I ordered one of those Lotus Elan kits. Consider this one spoken for. Only thing is..the racing sports car site only has three (no so good) pictures of this car. Any research help would be appreciated. I may ask Pete too. He was there and may have some more pictures in his archives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted August 31, 2022 Author Share Posted August 31, 2022 RC: very nice build you WILL like the Gunze Lotus Elan kit - but take the trouble to work out that unusual roof ... as for the Cobras - who doesn't need another Cobra model ?? ten were entered in this race - and only two are spoken for - once you are done with the Lotus - choose to build one of the entries not yet taken / started ... you've got 17 months ... Hurry ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Andrew, question to the rule master. This has to be a new build, not something already completed right? You know...I just completed Corvette GS chassis 004 - #3. I don't want to cheat but if you want to fill the field... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Chernosky Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 27 minutes ago, absmiami said: RC: very nice build you WILL like the Gunze Lotus Elan kit - but take the trouble to work out that unusual roof ... as for the Cobras - who doesn't need another Cobra model ?? ten were entered in this race - and only two are spoken for - once you are done with the Lotus - choose to build one of the entries not yet taken / started ... you've got 17 months ... Hurry ! Andy....thanks...turns out I wanted that Lotus for my collection anyway. (can't have enough Lotii...eh!) I was also thinking of re-visiting the IMC Ford GT. I t was my first build from 1964 and I have enough pieces to do another. Any suggestions on that one. Already thinking wheels and tires and probably engine. Might be able to beat the 17 month deadline on both. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 1, 2022 Author Share Posted September 1, 2022 So this is getting difficult … may have to request a Special Master … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 1, 2022 Author Share Posted September 1, 2022 Well - there were 3 Grand Sports entered - so Forum members can take a shot at the other 2 - and anyway - you tackled and clobbered a very tough kit build - so the answer is yes - your number 3 is our first completed build - but please throw some finished shots into the thread - and find another car in the field to do - anything you pick will be easier than that GS - were you eyeing one of the Cobras ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 1, 2022 Author Share Posted September 1, 2022 RC : have a look at Randy’s website - he sells some great 3D printed Ford racing engines - most are 24th scale - but about 2 years ago i convinced - or Randy convinced - the producer - he’s German I think - to make some 25th scale engines - it would still be a tight fit - but an interesting experiment … Oh Randy … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 (edited) 8 hours ago, absmiami said: Well - there were 3 Grand Sports entered - so Forum members can take a shot at the other 2 - and anyway - you tackled and clobbered a very tough kit build - so the answer is yes - your number 3 is our first completed build - but please throw some finished shots into the thread - and find another car in the field to do - anything you pick will be easier than that GS - were you eyeing one of the Cobras ? Andrew, I was already signed up for the Cobra #1 (csx 2196) Nice art work on my GS! Edited September 1, 2022 by Pierre Rivard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 1, 2022 Author Share Posted September 1, 2022 Yes as corrected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 1, 2022 Author Share Posted September 1, 2022 Its Austin Healey friday. The number 33 entry can be built from the vintage but most excellent Revell kit - although you will have to make the hard top …. A most important feature - as this car ended its race on its roof … this kit - Revell was quite good at this - has excellent engine compartment detail …. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 1, 2022 Author Share Posted September 1, 2022 Except its not Friday yet sigh … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 By decree of our beloved rule maker, a build done before this thread was started is eligible, therefore our first completed build is Corvette GS #3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 1964 MGB Sebring 12 Hour Over the weekend I pulled out the Aoshima kit of the MGB Club Racing version to have a look at it. This was a special edition that contained extra parts such as the hardtop for the race version in addition to the regular stock parts. I was especially glad that the wire laced wheels were there as well as the stock seats, as the Sebring racer only had the race seat for the driver. The only sticking point was the lack of a LHD dashboard, yet a bit of scratchbuilding will fix that up. Being a curbside will be a plus for me, as I often go down the rabbit hole with driveline detail. Let the build begin! Cheers Misha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 1, 2022 Author Share Posted September 1, 2022 Misha - Didn't notice that this is one of Frank Morrill's Sebring drives ... think he also drove the famous Jag XKE light weight in the '62 Sebring that is really cool ... and the kit hard top looks perfect ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 1, 2022 Author Share Posted September 1, 2022 Pierre - the #3 GS - looking at your pictures - must have also raced in Nassau earlier that year ... really really really good - and challenging - build tread is now off to a flying start ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 5 minutes ago, absmiami said: Misha - Didn't notice that this is one of Frank Morrill's Sebring drives ... think he also drove the famous Jag XKE light weight in the '62 Sebring That’s right, BMC didn’t have much success with the MGB in the 63 Sebring as a strictly works team. For the following season they broadened their team with personal from the racing world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 1, 2022 Author Share Posted September 1, 2022 And Adams - jim - would eventually enter his own teams - for I think - years .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 1, 2022 Author Share Posted September 1, 2022 https://vintagemotorsport.com/2022/09/01/vintage-motorsports-2022-sept-oct-issue-is-now-available/ running to Barnes and Nobles Friday I think I found the mysterious Pontiac GTO that was entered but did not show up !! someone's gotta be all over this entry ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 1, 2022 Author Share Posted September 1, 2022 the correct kit [sans the roof] available at Model Roundup for break the bank dollars [note - their prices are generally in line w prevailing market ...]]] I'm bidding on ebay for an open kit that has been used and abused but multiple bidders and I'll probably get clobbered ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 I’ll claim one of the 289 Cobra’s to build. Either #12 or #14 depending which decals I have already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Just found this article on Cunninghams Porsche 904. Lots of good info, several new photos. Briggs Cunningham’s Porsche 904 Carrera GTS | Articles | Classic Motorsports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 2, 2022 Author Share Posted September 2, 2022 Gramps - Looks like The Cunningham team did the mods To the tail after the ‘64 race - a check of the pix on the Rev’s on line research site should confirm - but let me know if you aren’t certain …. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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